On Monday, March 24, the Office of Career Services hosted the Career and Internship Fair from 12 to 5 p.m. in Harwood Arena. Students had the opportunity to converse with potential employers and learn about the workforce to prepare for employment opportunities.
Kean Departments like Gourmet Dining and other industries such as government, legal and law enforcement, education, and non-profit were present. Companies tabling included NJ Office of Legislative Services, Delaware State Police, Uncommon Schools, America Needs You, and Doka USA, Ltd. With over 150 employers meeting students, there was an opportunity for everyone to find an organization that matched their needs and desires.
Awa Sene, IT Cybersecurity major and Grad student, from Union shared that she was looking for new job opportunities for herself and her husband. She also explained the qualities she desires in a potential employer.
“I look for a good work-life balance, flexible schedule because I like to do a lot of things outside of work that help my personal development...in addition to having a good culture within the workspace.”
Sene has found companies that match her current skills and allow her to grow to her full potential.
“At the American Dream they have a lot of cool corporate and event type roles. I’m a Project Manager so I like to host and manage events. American Dream seems like a good fit for what I’m looking for.”
Career coaches, alumni, and Kean faculty and staff were also available to help students perfect their elevator pitches before speaking with the representatives of each organization.
Lauryn Repollet, an Architecture major and senior from Somerset, stated why she attended the Career and Internship Fair.
“I decided to come to the Career Fair today because I am looking for an internship in the summer. I saw on the chart that there’s some architecture firms here, so I went to them, and I talked to some of them already.”
Repollet also mentioned the workplace environment that interests her the most.
“[I look for] diversity and I also look at the different projects that they do. Since I’m an architecture major, I like to see what type of projects they do, either it’s commercial or residential. Those are some things I look for in a company.”
The Career and Internship Fair featured healthcare organizations like Link Home Therapy, Alliance Health System, and Hackensack Meridian Health.
Kerlyn Samaniego, a Biomedicine major and sophomore from Kearny, stated her desire to apply her major to companies within the medical industry.
“I’m looking for hospital jobs and internships. I just want to get involved more in the medical field and have more experience. I’m open to my options.”
The Spring 2025 Career and Internship Fair offered plenty of options for all students to explore. The fair gave students the opportunity to speak with potential employers and learn more about the fields they wish to pursue after graduation.
